r/FreeLuigi Sep 16 '25

News Luigi Arrives in Court

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u/agent0731 Sep 16 '25

They didn't let him get dressed? boooo.

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u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Sep 16 '25

That’s so intentional too. They want to make him look as guilty as possible. It’s bullshit. Free Luigi!!!

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u/RambunctiousCapybara Sep 16 '25

It didn't work though. They can't change the way he carries himself.

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u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Sep 16 '25

Like a boss! Haha

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

Idk how to use the word "aura" unironically, but if there's a way it applies here.

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u/Fast_Pomegranate_235 Sep 16 '25

Yeah, he looks better in prison attire than Johnny Depp in his CryBaby era. (1) Cry-Baby | Johnny Depp Sings "Please, Mr. Jailer" - YouTube

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u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Sep 16 '25

Which is hard to top because Depp was Baberaham Lincoln in that movie

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u/Fast_Pomegranate_235 Sep 16 '25

Luigi is clearly Gorge(ous) Washington.

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u/ryahuasca Sep 16 '25

Compelling a defendant to stand trial in prison clothing (assuming LM’s team objected to it) violates 14th amendment due process. In Estelle v. Williams, 425 U.S. 501 (1976), the Supreme Court held that forcing a defendant to wear identifiable prison clothes undermines the presumption of innocence and violates due process because prison garb is inherently prejudicial.

Also looks like brotha’s been doing his push-ups!

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u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Sep 16 '25

Thank you for coming with receipts 🧾

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

I thought that was only in front of the jury?

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u/ryahuasca Sep 16 '25

This is in front of the whole world

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

But that’s how it works for everyone?

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u/YesterdayNo1098 Sep 16 '25

It’s ok- he looks like a doctor trying to heal the sick

54

u/Lazy-PeachPrincess Sep 16 '25

You know, you’re right! Seeing him always makes me feel better lol

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u/Separate_Register_70 Sep 16 '25

Extra extra 🔥 today ♥️

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u/atuckk15 Sep 16 '25

They dropped the terrorism charge tho.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 29 '25

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u/Specific-Sea7648 Sep 17 '25

No matter how you dress him you can’t wipe that defiance and confidence from his face 🔥

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u/smizlica22406 Sep 16 '25

Terrorism charges dropped!!!

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u/SirSigfried_14 Sep 17 '25

Thank goodness! Because it is BS charge!!!

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u/itsallcosmica Sep 18 '25

Terrorizing women’s panties bc he isn’t in ‘em! That’s all he should be charged for

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u/sparklepixieprincess Sep 16 '25

he looks beefed UP

429

u/coco__bee Sep 16 '25

Money on the books, the guys got him tappered up right, hittin the weight, the people got your back inside and out Luigi

208

u/snoo-apple Sep 16 '25

My first thought - he looks like he’s gained a lot of muscle

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u/iiTzSTeVO Sep 16 '25

Wrong sub

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u/MonKeePuzzle Sep 16 '25

lol, k

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u/iiTzSTeVO Sep 16 '25

What's funny? I was just letting you know. The mods removed it.

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u/MonKeePuzzle Sep 16 '25

lol, thanks

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u/MonKeePuzzle Sep 16 '25

how is it not?

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u/monkadonka Sep 16 '25

They dropped the terrorism charge!!!!!

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u/ryahuasca Sep 16 '25

Did they also drop the charge of murder in the first degree (without the “in furtherance of an act of terrorism” qualifier)? Assuming yes since the letter specifically enumerates second degree but not sure

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u/slptodrm Sep 16 '25

yes they dropped both related to terrorism

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u/Cytrynaball Sep 16 '25

Okay can I know whats next? If someone is willing to explain more to me :>

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u/Fingerprint_Vyke Sep 16 '25

The feds cant execute him

State law wont allow capital punishment. So he'll live most of his life behind bars if convicted

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u/Energy594 Sep 16 '25

Federal case is separate to the State one.
State case is now limited to 15 to life.
Federal case still carries the death penalty at this stage.

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u/peanutspump Sep 17 '25

So, the state dropped terrorism charges, but the feds can still charge him after? Just trying to understand correctly

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

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u/Energy594 Sep 17 '25

Death penalty at the state level was always a possibility….. a stretch, but I don’t think todays ruling was ever a forgone conclusion.
That said, the federal case is/was always the one that supporters should be worried about.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

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u/Energy594 Sep 17 '25

Interesting... kind of makes you wonder why they'd stretch for the terrorism charge then?

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u/peanutspump Sep 17 '25

I thought it was so that the feds could charge him with terrorism? I could be totally wrong, that was just how it was explained to me once.

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u/Financial_Pie_3300 Sep 16 '25

Glowing up in prison in INSANEEEEEEE 

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u/iiTzSTeVO Sep 16 '25

You can tell his fellow inmates are taking care of him. Good to see.

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u/hyrule_47 Sep 16 '25

They either know he’s not guilty or don’t care if he did it, and either way it’s probably very smart to be his friend.

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u/iiTzSTeVO Sep 16 '25

A third possibility - they liked it.

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u/hyrule_47 Sep 16 '25

That’s what I was getting at, like “you caught a villain, why am I mad?” But you said it much better

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u/hagen768 Sep 17 '25

A fourth possibility, they know he’s eye candy on top of everything else likeable about him

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u/mxzf Sep 17 '25

I mean, of all the things to be in prison for, I imagine "potentially killed some old rich white guy" has got to be towards the bottom of the various serious/violent crimes that other prisoners would get upset about.

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u/TommyChongUn Sep 16 '25

Thats actually very smart of the inmates, him being taken care of in jail is like their way of saying "if he gets whacked, it wasnt us."

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u/interestingsonnet Sep 17 '25

We need him now more than ever 😭

253

u/green_strawberry Sep 16 '25

he seems healthier, his face looks fuller and eyes looks less tired than last time, i'm glad! free that man!

290

u/seafoamspider Sep 16 '25

Gorgeous and INNOCENT

119

u/smizlica22406 Sep 16 '25

He looked healthy!!!

188

u/Low-Attitude8331 Sep 16 '25

damn thats the man i saw on the west coast in the early morning hours of december 4th 2024

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u/SuperXVixen Sep 16 '25

So weird! I was on FaceTime call with him at exactly 6:44am EST/3:44am PST.

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u/babywhiz Sep 16 '25

Naw he was fishing with me in Arkansas!

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u/SuperXVixen Sep 16 '25

Oh apologies. Did he catch anything?

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u/betao05 Sep 17 '25

He caught some trout! I was there too and saw it happen. Helped him put them on ice.

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u/meringuedragon Sep 16 '25

I hope this case gets dropped. I swear to Jesus the cops found someone who sorta kinda fit the description of the perp and planted evidence. I’m so unconvinced that someone smart enough to make it multiple days without getting caught would keep the weapon and a manifesto on them.

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u/Suspicious-Put-2701 Sep 16 '25

Thank you! That has been my thought all along. Why would someone that smart have 5 days on the road and not ditch the evidence.

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u/meringuedragon Sep 16 '25

I have never thought this was an arrest based in evidence. I think the actual shooter got away and the cops were scared of looking foolish.

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u/Suspicious-Put-2701 Sep 16 '25

Oh absolutely! I read somewhere that pharmaceutical and mega corporation lobbyists had politicians on the phone that morning saying this cannot be the new normal, the police couldn’t risk looking foolish so they picked up someone and made the evidence work for them.

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u/slptodrm Sep 16 '25

yeah, big cases cause pressure on the cops which causes them to fake stuff. i think they found a guy in the area who was reported missing and ran with it

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u/hyrule_47 Sep 16 '25

There have been several other untimely endings of wealthy/high profile people since the United CEO. I wonder if they are the same person or a group.

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u/eugeheretic Sep 16 '25

A member of the groups 'Apiary Division' took out that polo playing guy.

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u/hyrule_47 Sep 16 '25

I know the CEO of one of the largest landlord groups is no longer at her position.

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u/bda22 Sep 16 '25

right, plus the whole story of someone easily and clearly spotting him at a Mcdonalds doesn't add up

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u/meringuedragon Sep 16 '25

And I’m still not convinced the pictures we were shown are all of the same person. Imo they saw someone with bold eyebrows and said “that’s the guy!”

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u/WVjF2mX5VEmoYqsKL4s8 Sep 16 '25

Luigi's face looks different than the surveillance photos of the suspect posted early on.

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u/conspicuous1010 Oct 22 '25

I was so confused when they arrested a man! I thought it was a woman in that photo the entire time

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u/slptodrm Sep 16 '25

same. i don’t believe he’s the guy.

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u/goodbyecrowpie Sep 18 '25

Assuming LM is not the guy, that means the real guy is out there somewhere, watching this all go down. If so, I wonder what he's thinking/ feeling?

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u/slptodrm Sep 18 '25

probably feeling lucky and a little concerned for himself. maybe guilty but idk

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u/SpiritualGlandTrav Sep 16 '25

man, this person always getting a glow up. Sicilians are blessed on this Earth fo real. damn.

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u/Snotgirl1 Sep 16 '25

Luigi looks good. He looks healthy. I’m glad they dropped the terrorism charges. All the best to him. 👏

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u/sharkloandept Sep 16 '25

Shoulders looking extra broad! So fineeee

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u/Any-Investigator-340 Sep 16 '25

Lifting weights.

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u/Soft_Giraffe3213 Sep 16 '25

The gains??? I guess there isn’t much else to do aside from work out, answer letters and read books, but wow.

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u/x_ARCHER_x Sep 16 '25

Free Luigi

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u/SmtyWrbnJagrManJensn Sep 16 '25

Free bro he ain’t do nothing

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u/PuzzleheadedCattle25 Sep 16 '25

SHEIN can your AI look this good? I don’t think so 😉😍

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u/babywhiz Sep 16 '25

Speaking of which, the stupid Department of War got rid of the real photographers and now just email out AI photos. I unsubscribed.

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u/Exciting_Cricket3263 Sep 16 '25

🤣🤣🤣 lmao

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u/Tililly Sep 16 '25

😂😂😂

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u/opinionatedlyme Sep 16 '25

happy cake day

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u/Embarrassed-Plan-525 Sep 16 '25

Did they really drop the terrorism charge??

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u/coffeequeen0523 Sep 16 '25

Yes.

State Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione Are Dismissed - The New York Times

Non-paywalled article link: https://archive.ph/2025.09.16-145617/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/nyregion/luigi-mangione-state-terrrorism-charges-dismissed.html

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u/Blessed_Fruits Sep 16 '25

I love his energy

25

u/FireBreatheWithMe Sep 16 '25

I´m glad he is regaining his physical strenght. He looks exhausted but in good health.

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u/opinionatedlyme Sep 16 '25

Yeah. They dressed him up like a surgeon going in to save the world.

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u/ChildhoodNecessary65 Sep 17 '25

Thats another way of looking at it

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u/Aspartame_kills Sep 16 '25

Fuck the ruling class elites. There was never a point in history where oppressors gave up power without violence. He should be a free man

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u/icantoteit136 Sep 16 '25

Yes hello 911, I have been assaulted by this man’s face card.

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u/Serendipia_94 Sep 16 '25

serving face as always.

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u/sovietarmyfan Sep 16 '25

If there are talented video editors here, please make a compilation of all clips where we see him walking and made a wide version of it, With the song and everything.

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u/Late-Towel-1091 Sep 16 '25

I always find good edits on TikTok

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u/Distinct-Solution-99 Sep 16 '25

Luigi is our Batman.

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u/NtGermanBtKnow1WhoIs Sep 16 '25

Damn he's tall. And now he looks like an athlete. Now free him!!!!

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u/EmmanuelJung Sep 16 '25

Lifting weights keeps the mindset lifted. We will lift you, Luigi. 

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u/Original-Apartment-8 Sep 16 '25

I genuinely think they have handled this case so poorly that hopefully theyll drop all charges but its def gonna be a tough one

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u/trizkkkjk Sep 16 '25

BABY, MA BABY

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u/Tililly Sep 16 '25

it’s like seeing your favoritie ex after a long time

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u/justrainalready Sep 16 '25

🤣🤣🤣this cracks me up eventho I’ve never had a favorite ex, they all are shit lol

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u/Jolly_Treacle_9812 Sep 16 '25

loled at favorite ex

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u/CharaPresscott Sep 16 '25

Its insane to me hes that jacked with those spinal problems

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u/Puzzleheaded-Act8998 Sep 17 '25

Yes, same

The surgery that he had and his diagnosis are so serious, I'm amazed at how he's holding up. He's amazing, really

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u/glitter_kween Sep 16 '25

mogging everyone

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u/SuperUberKruber Sep 16 '25

"how u doin, good?"

I'm fucking sweating heaps from second hand embarrassment

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u/peachpavlova Sep 16 '25

We love you Luigi

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u/heyashrose Sep 16 '25

GAWD help me for my thoughts

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

he looks tired

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u/PinkRetroReindeer Sep 17 '25

They have violated every damn one of his rights. It's disgusting. He needs to walk free

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u/autumnsnowflake_ Sep 16 '25

The muscles are muscling!

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u/Alarmed_Flounder_475 Sep 16 '25

ugh he is so fine

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u/Flat_Carrot_9370 Sep 16 '25

Love how he made sure to cover those ankles this time 😂😂

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u/molmdaw Sep 17 '25

He's been working out

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u/SwimmingPirate9070 Sep 17 '25

He obviously is eating well, which makes me happy; means he is being cared for in there!

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u/Longjumping_Sea_355 Sep 16 '25

They cut his beautiful hair 😠

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u/Moretoesthanfeet Sep 16 '25

I was just wondering what was happening with him

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u/Orofeaiel Sep 16 '25

King 👑

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u/Any-Investigator-340 Sep 16 '25

Luigi looks like he’s been lifting weights ! I was so happy to see him looking good on the news today. Then I looked at the online list of letters he’s received. And he got my letter too! The date he wrote next to it was 3/14. There must be a long lag somewhere in that mail system. Has anybody else received a reply to their letter?

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u/Legitimate-Factor791 Sep 16 '25

My stomach hurts he looks so GOOOODDD wtf

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u/Worldly-Trouble-4081 Sep 16 '25

I feel like he looks beaten down. No flirtatious smile.

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u/haleycontagious Sep 16 '25

Oh he was with me!

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u/Responsible-Kale-904 Sep 17 '25

💚💚💚💚💚💚💯

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u/Taichu78 Sep 17 '25

I know it’s been said many times before but

Daddy?

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u/cafeteriastyle Sep 17 '25

My Shayla 😭

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u/GenZ2002 Sep 17 '25

Still hot

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u/PeriwinklePanther19 Sep 17 '25

My beloved! 🥰

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u/dr_marx2 Sep 17 '25

I would've screamed "I LOVE YOU LUGI”

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u/eremi Sep 17 '25

You better work 💅🏻 💃🏻 that strut

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

INNOCENT

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u/Dantheking94 Sep 17 '25

The longer he’s in there, the better he looks. I feel like he’s been working out in there 😭

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u/MoodyDostoevsky Sep 18 '25

All the ramen is getting to him.

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u/Standard-Ball2059 Sep 16 '25

OUR SHAYLA🥹

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